Bethany brings over 24 years of working with the public, private and non-profit sectors on issues related to water management, land use, materials circularity, and climate risk and adaptation. Recent work centers on helping communities derive solutions to the challenges of managing solid waste and reducing climate impacts from our consumption patterns by integrating data driven solutions customized to the client’s objectives. Her core work experience includes: Strategic and Master PlanningPublic-Private Partnerships and ProcurementsResearch and Policy AnalysisRegulatory Analysis and DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementSustainability, Zero Waste and Green ProgramsPublic Education and Outreach ProgramsSince 2016, Bethany has also pursued a fine art practice that intertwines her skills in oil painting and illustration with the natural environment. Her long-term series Appalachian Wilds, in partnership with the #blueridgeconservancy celebrates the intricate details of threatened species of the southern Appalachian Mountains.